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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.70, 379.53 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.70, 379.53 and 210.18 is: 289.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.70 : 379.53 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.70/379.53 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.70x = 379.53 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.70x = 79,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769.62/275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.33

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